When I was a kid I just had headphones on all the time, and it changed the way I see things and the way I interpret things.

I think I feel vulnerable most of the time. I feel on guard. I've gotten pretty good at putting my fists down and kind of allowing the world to be, so that I don't feel threatened as much.

It's like a spiritual elevation that occurs when you're playing and becoming one with the instrument or players on the stage.

The only way I get back to my center is either by talking to my wife or by spending time by myself.

When I play, I open up. I'm in the heat of the performance and it's a healing thing. It's great!

Staying present and staying myself in the midst of others is important.

It's amazing, the look in your eyes, like you could save me, but you won't even try